Monthly Archives: July 2018
GLL spin on corner-cutting does not address continued Health & Safety concerns at Belfast Leisure Centres
Outsourced management company tell press they have fifty-five pool plant operators when there are none remaining Crisis at pools continues with corner-cutting on staffing leading to continued failure to chlorinate and dangerous practice Unite Regional Officer, Michael Keenan, responded to … Continue reading
Unions warn contractors on blacklisting
July 25th: Trade unions Unite and Siptu have issued a joint statement condemning the practice of blacklisting in the construction sector and warning those who engage in what the unions term this “obnoxious behaviour” that they will face a united … Continue reading
English Language Teachers left behind by QQI Bill
‘Learner Protection Fund’ should be matched by ‘Teacher Protection Fund’ following LanLearn debacle July 24th: Unite today said that the Qualification and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill published by Higher Education Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor leaves English Language … Continue reading
IAC admits to poverty pay as Unite archaeologists continue to Dig4Decency
Union repeats call on company to attend WRC Experienced archaeologists paid just €12.50 per hour to defend our heritage Trade union Unite, which is currently engaged in a dispute with the Irish Archaeological Consultancy over the company’s refusal to engage … Continue reading
Crane operators: Unite members vote to endorse union agreement
Vote paves way for Registered Employment Agreement July 17th: Crane operators are on the way to improved terms and conditions after members voted to endorse an agreement between Unite and Siptu paving the way for both unions to work towards … Continue reading









